ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 vs Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 5
58.3Performance38.3
55.5Display26.5
86.7Battery61.1
58.5Portability80.5
8 spec wins — ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU6052 spec wins — Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 5
InnoReviews verdict
ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 wins this laptop face-off, 63.9 to 48, pulling ahead mainly in display (+29) and battery (+26). Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 5 still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605
- Stronger performance score: 58 vs 38
- Stronger display score: 56 vs 27
- Stronger battery score: 87 vs 61
- 300% higher Refresh rate: 240 Hz vs 60 Hz
- 269% higher charging: 240 W vs 65 W
Reasons to pick the Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 5
- Stronger portability score: 81 vs 59
- 36% lower weight: 1.24 kg vs 1.95 kg
- Lower launch price: $1,549 vs $2,800
Display
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 | Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″+14% | 14 ″ |
| Panel type | OLED (ROG Nebula, G-Sync) | IPS (WUXGA low-power) |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz+300% | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits+25% | 400 nits |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 | Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 9 285H | Intel Core Ultra 7 155U |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop | Intel Graphics (integrated) |
| RAM | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-7467 (soldered) | LPDDR5X-6400 (soldered) |
| Storage | 2,048 GB+100% | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 slots) | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 | Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,885+28%Top 36% | 2,250Bottom 6% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 16,183+88%Top 29% | 8,600Bottom 6% |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 | Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh+55% | 58 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 13 h |
| Charging | 240 W+269% | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 | Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.95 kg | 1.24 kg+36% |
| Thickness | 17.4 mm | 16.9 mm+3% |
| Material | CNC-machined aluminum alloy | Recycled aluminum and magnesium |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 | Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | Thunderbolt 4, USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C (DisplayPort, power delivery), 2x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, HDMI 2.1, SD card reader (UHS-II), 3.5mm combo audio | 2x Thunderbolt 4, 2x USB-A 3.2, HDMI 2.1, 3.5mm |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | 1080p FHD with IR | 1080p + IR with privacy shutter |
| Biometrics | IR face (Windows Hello) | Fingerprint reader, IR face (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 | Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 Pro |
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